Offseasons as your Regular Season?

[Carlee10]

Originally Posted by Alan Anderson

Those statements are not opposites. They are talking about two completely different things. For anyone who hasn't been to an official competition, an offseason -- even one as awesome as IRI -- cannot prepare one for the total rush connected with the whole FIRST culture. But for someone who has already experienced the fullness of an FRC competition, IRI is something extra special and spectacular. IRI has earned its reputation as a place for the big dogs to compete. For better or for worse, it has become an elite event.

That's not exactly what I meant. Some people say that they are both awesome, but one is better. Then the other says the reverse. These people have been to both kinds of events numerous times and say these things. To me, that means opposite. I just was wondering which sentiment more people agreed with. I myself can't remember IRI last year. I do remember BMR though. The week of IRI I have major things going on, same as last year, and I'm wondering if I should split Friday between my two conflicts. The other one is just as awesome/important. That's why I brought it up; for curiousities' sake, and for a little help in deciding.